GESI in Dominican Republic

Do international development. Intern abroad. Take classes.

offered byGESI at Northwestern University

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Famous for its beautiful white sand beaches and diverse ecosystems, the Dominican Republic has a history that includes cruel dictators, three centuries of colonial rule, and devastation wrought by hurricanes. Although the nation boasts a booming tourist industry and has the second largest economy in the Caribbean and Central American regions, communities struggle with environmental degradation, unemployment, corruption, and infrastructural challenges.
With a focus on social entrepreneurship, GESI students will participate in grassroots development by partnering with Dominican communities to create first-time access to life-changing technologies, products, and services for rural communities through locally-owned, managed, and profitable entrepreneurial solutions.

SUBJECTS

Economics

Agricultural Economics

Finance

International Development

Internship Programs

Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

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